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Examines the special physical education and physical fitness needs of individuals with chronic or functional handicaps.

Through didactic and service-learning, students gain hands-on physical activity programming experience, including health and physical fitness assessment, program design, and implementation. Community partnerships are utilized for client recruitment; the client population may change each offering. Students, under the supervision of a faculty member, work directly with a community partner and a client/athlete during the course. Client sessions occur during the scheduled class period, but may be held off campus. Students may be required to submit a background check or proof of vaccinations prior to enrollment.

A study of the organizational patterns and administrative processes involved in leisure-oriented organizations.

An analysis of sports from a sociological perspective. Investigates sport theory from historical to modern contexts. Includes a critical appraisal of the expanding literature on the origins, functions and effects of sports in society.

Open only to junior and senior exercise science majors whose concentration is teaching physical education, and exercise science students whose concentration is adult fitness. A study of the available tests, measurement and assessment procedures for the physical education or fitness instructor.

Develops knowledge and understanding of the function and limitations of the organism during exercise.

An instructional program that includes supervised pre-professional practice in approved recreational service agencies. Involves observation and participation in planning, conducting and evaluating at the face-to-face supervisory and executive levels of leadership. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Offers practical experience in health and fitness center programming. Admission by application to the department chair. Students must provide proof of current CPR certification, and may be required to provide individual liability insurance. Graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

This course is an experiential education course that focuses on conducting undergraduate research in human performance and working along with a faculty member.  The students will be engaged in project conception, background literature study, methodology, data collection, analyzing results, and possible presentation of research to larger community.  At least 2 hours a week is required for each credit hour.

 A capstone experience required for Human Performance majors. Students will demonstrate theoretical knowledge, scientific literacy, and evidence-based practice developed during their undergraduate years. The course explores professional certifications (NASM; ACSM; NSCA), graduate degree options, and possible career paths.

Independent Study in Exercise Science - A course offered at the discretion of the Health Sciences and Human Performance Department. By permission of instructor and department chair. May include a practicum. May be taken for variable credit.

A seminar and/or independent study incorporating special issues in the field of physical education. May be repeated for credit.